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At the centre of the debate is the question of who should qualify for support under the Equalisation Fund, which is provided for under the Constitution and receives 0.5 per cent of all nationally collected revenue.
A key issue before the court was how Cabinet membership should be calculated when assessing compliance with the two-thirds gender rule. The bench held that only offices specifically provided for under Article 152(1) of the Constitution should be counted.
The president's remarks come as an unofficial deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa draws near, prompting thousands of migrants to either return home or seek shelter in temporary camps amid fears of possible attacks.
Lumumba says the ballot box has lost its ability to produce ethical leadership, urging Kenyans to remain vigilant and organise for national renewal
In a statement issued on Thursday, the association accused police of unlawfully restricting movement across key transport corridors, arguing that the roadblocks violated constitutional rights and contradicted government assurances that the day would proceed normally.
The remarks came as Kenya marked two years since the deadly 2024 anti-government protests that left dozens dead and triggered nationwide outrage over police conduct and demands for accountability.
The unfolding situation has created uncertainty in several towns, where businesses are preparing for possible interruptions even as organisers maintain that the demonstrations are intended to peacefully honour those who died during last year's protests.
The families of slain protesters have already written to the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja notifying authorities of a peaceful march planned for June 25, alongside similar events across all 47 counties.
Ruto cited Rwanda’s Gacaca courts as an example of community-based justice, saying the system handled close to two million cases through thousands of local tribunals after the 1994 genocide.
Maraga also raised alarm over what he described as weakening accountability systems, saying citizens reported frequent disregard for the law by public officials. He referenced casualties recorded during Gen Z protests, saying they reflected rising anger over impunity and lack of justice.
The former DP wants the court to declare that the public participation carried out during the impeachment process was not adequate and did not meet the required legal standard for such proceedings. He also argues that the Senate failed to properly consider public views before making its final decision.
This decision nullifies a 2022 High Court judgment that had treated abortion as a fundamental right under the Constitution. The earlier court had also stated that while the right was not absolute, it could be considered within the broader protections under Article 26(4), and had directed Parliament to establish clear legal and policy frameworks to guide its implementation.